Photos: WICA's THE UNDERSTUDY

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, is proud to present theWest Coast Premiereof Theresa Rebeck' sThe Understudyat WICA, 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WAFebruary 11 - 26, 2011.

Franz Kafka's undiscovered masterpiece in its Broadway premiere is the hilarious and apropos setting for Theresa Rebeck's exploration of the existential vagaries of show business and life.

Charged with running the understudy rehearsal for the production, Roxanne finds her professional and personal life colliding when Harry, a journeyman actor and her ex-fiancé, is cast as the understudy to Jake, a mid-tier action star yearning for legitimacy. As Harry and Jake find their common ground, Roxanne tries to navigate the rehearsal with a stoned lightboard operator, an omnipresent intercom system, the producers threatening to shutter the show and her own careening feelings about both actors and her past. Will the show go on?The Understudyis a compelling and hilarious look at people trying to do what they love in the face of obstacles that mount until all anyone can do is dance.

The Understudyis directed byVito Zingarelli.The cast includesDeana A. Duncanas Roxanne,Michael Morgenas Jake, andEric Mulhollandas Harry.

The Creative Team includesDavid Gignac(Scenic Design),Dorit Zingarelli(Costume Design),Patty Mathieu(Lighting Design),David B. Malony(Sound Design), and Julie O'Brien(Stage Manager).

Tickets range in price from $12 to $16, with discounts available for seniors, military, youth and groups, and are available from www.WICAonline.comor 360.221.8268 - 800/638.7631.

Photo Credit: WICA